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Microchip Launches New dsPIC® DSC-Based Integrated Motor Drivers that Bring Controllers, Gate Drivers and Communications to a Single Device

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Monday, February 26, 2024

“By integrating multiple device functions into one chip, the dsPIC DSC-based integrated motor drivers can reduce system-level costs and board space.”

Key Points: 
  • “By integrating multiple device functions into one chip, the dsPIC DSC-based integrated motor drivers can reduce system-level costs and board space.”
    The integrated motor driver devices can be powered by a single power supply up to 29V (operation) and 40V (transient).
  • Operating between 70—100 MHz, the dsPIC DSC-based integrated motor drivers provide high CPU performance and can support efficient deployment of FOC and other advanced motor control algorithms.
  • To learn more about Microchip’s growing portfolio of integrated motor drivers visit the dsPIC DSC-Based integrated motor drivers webpage.
  • The MCSK includes a dsPIC33CK low-voltage motor control development board, a 24V three-phase BLDC motor, an AC/DC adapter, a USB cable and other accessories.

Renesas Unveils Powerful Single-Chip RZ/V2H MPU for Next-Gen Robotics with Vision AI and Real-Time Control

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229979997/en/
    Offering the highest levels of performance within the family, the RZ/V2H enables both vision AI and real-time control capabilities.
  • Additionally, pruning technology employed in the DRP-AI3 accelerator significantly improves AI computing efficiency, boosting AI inference performance up to 80 TOPS.
  • This performance boost allows engineers to process vision AI applications directly at edge AI devices without relying on cloud computing platforms.
  • By integrating these cores into a single chip, the device can effectively manage both vision AI and real-time control tasks, making it ideal for demanding robotics applications of the future.

Faraday Future Announces Updated Master Plan 1.1 to Strategically Position Itself for Growth in 2024

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIE) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today released an open letter from Matthias Aydt, Global CEO of FF, to share an updated master plan 1.1 for the growth of Faraday Future in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIE) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today released an open letter from Matthias Aydt, Global CEO of FF, to share an updated master plan 1.1 for the growth of Faraday Future in 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240225201526/en/
    Faraday Future Announces Updated Master Plan 1.1 to Strategically Position Itself for Growth in 2024.
  • 10,000 capacity - future potential annual production capacity at FF's self-operated manufacturing facility in Hanford, California with $200+ million invested.
  • Phase Two of the Company's Three-Phase Delivery Plan for the Company’s FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance launched in the third quarter 2023.

Giant Microelectronics Introduces World’s Smallest and Lowest Power UWB SoC for Precise Ranging, Positioning and Wireless Applications

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Shenzhen Giant Microelectronics Company Limited (GiantSemi), a global supplier of wireless SoC (system-on-chip), today announced an industry-leading GT1500 UWB (ultra-wideband) SoC for ranging, positioning and wireless connectivity applications.

Key Points: 
  • Shenzhen Giant Microelectronics Company Limited (GiantSemi), a global supplier of wireless SoC (system-on-chip), today announced an industry-leading GT1500 UWB (ultra-wideband) SoC for ranging, positioning and wireless connectivity applications.
  • UWB technology enables ubiquitous fast and accurate ranging and positioning capabilities either indoors or outdoors, independent of networking infrastructure coverage.
  • Leading the industry in lowest power consumption and overall performance, GiantSemi’s GT1500 is the world's smallest UWB single-chip SoC housed in a low profile package requiring minimal footprint of 9mm2.
  • The longer-lasting battery life of GT1500 significantly enhances user experiences for UWB always-on applications.

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Launches 3-Phase Driver IC, Increasing Battery Life of Cordless Power Tools and E-Mobility

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Available in a compact, 4mm x 4mm QFN-28L package, the highly integrated AOZ32063MQV is a 3-phase driver IC that offers superior driving ability, programmable deadtime, and sleep mode support.

Key Points: 
  • Available in a compact, 4mm x 4mm QFN-28L package, the highly integrated AOZ32063MQV is a 3-phase driver IC that offers superior driving ability, programmable deadtime, and sleep mode support.
  • These capabilities deliver high motor operation efficiency and low standby power consumption that can help greatly increase the battery life of cordless power tools and e-mobility applications.
  • The AOZ32063MQV is also an optimal driver IC solution for 3-phase Brushless DC (BLDC) motor drives.
  • AOS products are offered in packages with Pb-free plating and are compliant with RoHS standards.

Solid State Relay Market to Reach $2.14 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 6.78% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Monday, March 4, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Solid State Relay Market by Type (AC Solid State Relay, DC Solid State Relay, and AC/DC Solid State Relay), Mounting Type (Panel Mount, PCB Mount, Din Rail Mount, and Others), and End User (Energy & Power, Industrial Automation, Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Others). According to the report, the global solid state relay market was valued at $1.12 billion in 2022 and is estimated to reach $2.14 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.78% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • Based on type, the AC solid state relay segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for nearly two-fourths of the global Solid State Relay market revenue and is estimated to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period.
  • Solid state relays command the highest revenue due to their wide applicability in HVAC systems, industrial automation, and lighting control.
  • Their reliability and performance make them a preferred choice for numerous applications, contributing to their dominance in the SSR market.
  • The region's large population and increasing urbanization also contribute to the high market share of Asia-Pacific in the SSR market.

Solid State Relay Market to Reach $2.14 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 6.78% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 4, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Solid State Relay Market by Type (AC Solid State Relay, DC Solid State Relay, and AC/DC Solid State Relay), Mounting Type (Panel Mount, PCB Mount, Din Rail Mount, and Others), and End User (Energy & Power, Industrial Automation, Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Others). According to the report, the global solid state relay market was valued at $1.12 billion in 2022 and is estimated to reach $2.14 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.78% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • Based on type, the AC solid state relay segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for nearly two-fourths of the global Solid State Relay market revenue and is estimated to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period.
  • Solid state relays command the highest revenue due to their wide applicability in HVAC systems, industrial automation, and lighting control.
  • Their reliability and performance make them a preferred choice for numerous applications, contributing to their dominance in the SSR market.
  • The region's large population and increasing urbanization also contribute to the high market share of Asia-Pacific in the SSR market.

AmberSemi Showcases Its Power Products with ST Embedded Solutions

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Monday, February 26, 2024

LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amber Semiconductor, Inc. announced a reference design for brushless motor applications using AmberSemi's breakthrough AC to DC conversion semiconductor system to power ST's STM32 microcontrollers. This reference design will be demonstrated at the Applied Power Electronics Conference in Long Beach, CA (Feb 25-29, 2024). 

Key Points: 
  • This reference design will be demonstrated at the Applied Power Electronics Conference in Long Beach, CA (Feb 25-29, 2024).
  • The reference design takes a direct AC input through AmberSemi's patented AC Direct DC Enabler™ technology and powers the ST microcontroller, gate drivers and Hall sensors for brushless motor applications.
  • "We are excited to showcase with ST, a global, market-leading semiconductor company,  a reference design around our breakthrough technologies at APEC 2024," said Thar Casey, CEO at AmberSemi.
  • "The timing of this reference design, as we enter the commercialization phase for our first semiconductor products, could not be more ideal.

China Automotive Power Supply (OBC+DC/DC+PDU) and Integrated Circuits (IC) Industry Report 2023 Featuring 11 Automotive Power Supply Providers and 7 Automotive Power Supply Chip Suppliers

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

DUBLIN, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Power Supply (OBC+DC/DC+PDU) and Integrated Circuits (IC) Industry Report, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automotive Power Supply (OBC+DC/DC+PDU) and Integrated Circuits (IC) Industry Report, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The integration trend of automotive power supply is clear, and OBCs, DC/DC converters and PDUs are further integrated with electric drive and ECU.
  • Automotive Power Supply (OBC+DC/DC+PDU) and Integrated Circuits (IC) Industry Report, 2023 highlights the following:
    Automotive power supply (technology trends, market size, products & solutions, etc.
  • 1.5 Automotive Power Supply Cost, Price and Supply Chain
    5 Research on Vehicle Power Supply Chain (Chips, Components)
    5.2 Key Technology of Vehicle Power Supply: MCU
    5.3 Key Technology of Automotive Power Supply: Power Chip
    5.4 Key Technology of Automotive Power Supply: Isolation Chip
    5.5 Key Technology of Automotive Power Supply: silicon carbide
    5.6 Key Technology of Automotive Power Supply: relay
    6.1 Shenzhen VMAX New Energy Co., Ltd.
    6.6 Tiecheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.
    6.7 Zhuhai Enpower Electric Co., Ltd.
    6.9 Shanghai Huawei Digital Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

First Resonance ION Factory OS Selected to Power Whisper Aero's Revolutionary Ultra-Quiet Propulsor Production

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

In a strategic move, Whisper Aero is preparing to set up its first propulsor manufacturing line at its Tennessee headquarters, leveraging the robust capabilities of ION Factory OS.

Key Points: 
  • In a strategic move, Whisper Aero is preparing to set up its first propulsor manufacturing line at its Tennessee headquarters, leveraging the robust capabilities of ION Factory OS.
  • Whisper Aero's decision to choose ION Factory OS was influenced by several key factors, including advanced traceability features, support for AS9100 certification, and the system's ease of deployment and maintenance.
  • Post-production, ION Factory OS will continue to play a vital role in maintaining comprehensive traceability, overseeing serial numbers, and managing sign-offs.
  • In a competitive landscape where speed to market is paramount, Whisper Aero's investment in ION Factory OS reflects the urgency to establish its factory quickly for efficient production.